Caroline Pendzick Grimaldi

Mineola , New York

Way too many to list. Retired after 36 years at Helen Hayes Hospital as Education Specialist but still work 1 day a month and occasionally from home until I finally cleaned out my office in 2021.

Dropping LSD with a buddy just before Mr. Dorman's class, followed by the most vibrant and hilarious typing class imaginable.

Way too many to list them all. My son did mention a common experience I shared with him in a paper he wrote on the Vietnam War about how our Social Studies teacher (don't recall her name) use to hit the boys over the head whenever they whispered "Communist" (often done intentionally) as she walked up and down the aisles.

Cleaning out my deceased parents house I came across (I can't believe I actually saved them) demerit slips from J.Anderson, K. Wulfraat and M.Hartman for various offenses e.g. chewing gum & wearing colored blouse (grey). Funny how important those things were back then.

The numerous wonderful people who have touched my life and of course, my children and pets. I raised my family in Croton on Hudson, NY, traveled for several years living from time share to time share, and most recently I moved into a townhouse in a renovated Catholic Church in the Berkshires to ride out the pandemic. Who knows where I will wind up.

I had to say goodbye to my wheaten terrier and now the love of my life is Coco, a lab mix who I rescued from Animal Control in Harlem ( btw she rescued me ). I don't see grandkids in future but who knows? I believe in miracles.

Throughout the States and Europe, Brazil, Greece and many of the islands.

Depends on the day..... I mostly acknowledge and feel my true age.

I grew up being called "the Jolly Green Giant" and being asked "How is the weather up there?" by many inconsiderate classmates.. not very fond memories.

One blind date was too much. I will never ventured that route a second time.

Too many times to mention. The ocean was my favorite get-away.

Dr. Kildare - inspired me to go into nursing that I soon realized was not a good fit after bedside nursing for a couple of years. Worked in Education for the remainder of my career.

Nope - if I ever do divorced, I will never remarry. Once is (more than) enough.

All of my friends are interesting and famous to me. However, I did meet Neil Diamond in the 70's @ the McDonalds at the Riverhead circle.

The one I am writing now that I am retired.

In my other life.....I really enjoyed my 20's.

I hated Mercy 😞 and frequently and unsuccessfully fought with my parents to attend Riverhead High School.

Not lately...I have stayed in touch with Gerry McGuire and Kathy Dolan with an occasional visit or phone call. Have not been back to Long Island for a long while and frankly do not seeing myself returning in the near future.

Puzzles, reading, crafts, theater (community, broadway etc) , clicking a glass of wine with friends or sipping on a cannabis seltzer, traveling, hanging out with my dog and friends, antiquing .... just to name a few. Note that I have been living in an apartment in a dicommissioned church in the Berkshires (Arlo Guthrie) since the pandemic and have the habit of bowing my head every time I pass the altar they left behind.

Only on several local TV channels back in the days I was actively advocating for disability rights and inclusion. I have since learned that those who work with special needs are the most prejudicial and it is with that group that one needs to fight with.